Senior Product Analyst

*What you will do*

In this vital role you will [act as a Business Analyst and Product Analyst for Amgens enterprise Data Governance initiatives, focusing on tools, platforms, and frameworks that enable data stewardship, metadata management, data quality, security, and lineage.

As a Senior Product Analyst, you will:

• Collaborate with data governance leads, business SMEs, data engineers, and product managers to gather, document, and manage requirements for Data Governance tools and programs.
• Lead stakeholder sessions to capture and refine needs across areas such as Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Lineage, and Data Security.
• Develop user stories, process flows, and use cases for features related to governance platforms such as Collibra, Informatica, or similar tools.
• Define scope, success criteria, and KPIs for governance tools implementation and enhancements.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical design specifications and delivery roadmaps.
• Drive sprint-level execution by facilitating backlog grooming, user story refinement, and feature acceptance reviews.
• Support enterprise governance teams in evaluating vendor solutions and conducting proof-of-concepts (PoCs).
• Ensure change control, documentation, and training processes are in place for governance implementations.
• Apply a deep understanding of enterprise data landscapes and data governance frameworks to assess business impact and drive adoption.
• Maintain metadata, data catalogs, and stewardship models by ensuring tools reflect current data architecture and ownership.

*What we expect of you*

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Product Analyst with a passion for innovation and a collaborative working style that partners effectively with business and technology leaders with these qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree / Master's degree / Bachelor's degree and 12 to 17 years of business analyst experience for enterprise Data Governance platforms and programs.

• Experience with tools like Collibra, Informatica Axon/EDC, Alation, or equivalent.
• Understanding of data lifecycle and principles of data quality, data security, metadata, and lineage.
• Strong key collaborator management and communication skills, including experience with executive-level reporting.
• Familiarity with Agile development processes and backlog management in JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
• Ability to author and maintain documentation including business requirement documents, process diagrams, and RACI charts.
• Experience with writing user requirements and acceptance criteria
• Affinity to work in a DevOps environment and Agile mind set
• Ability to work in a team environment, effectively interacting with others
• Ability to meet deadlines and schedules and be accountable

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry certifications in data governance or data management (e.g., DCAM, CDMP).
• Understanding of data protection regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA.
• Experience with cloud-based data architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong analytical skills with working knowledge of SQL or data profiling tools.
• Exposure to enterprise MDM, data stewardship workflows, and metadata repositories.

Must-Have Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for solving complex challenges in for Data Governance areas
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies (Scrum)
• Superb communication skills and the ability to work with senior leadership with confidence and clarity
• Has experience with writing user requirements and acceptance criteria in agile project management systems such as JIRA
• Experience in managing product features for PI planning and developing product roadmaps and user journeys

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Demonstrated expertise in data and analytics and related technology concepts
• Understanding of data and analytics software systems strategy, governance, and infrastructure
• Familiarity with low-code, no-code test automation software
• Technical thought leadership
• Able to communicate technical or complex subject matters in business terms
• Jira Align experience
• Experience of DevOps, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery methodology

Soft Skills:

• Able to work under minimal supervision
• Excellent analytical and gap/fit assessment skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills